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Multi Commander

A Windows file manager for people who want more control over everyday file work.

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Multi Commander is a multi-tabbed, dual-panel file manager for Windows, designed as an alternative to the standard Windows Explorer. It addresses the need for more efficient and powerful file management by providing a workspace that keeps source and destination folders visible simultaneously, reducing the number of separate applications and dialogs required for common tasks.

Its main capabilities include a dual-pane tabbed interface, browsing inside archives (Zip, 7-Zip, Rar, Tar, gz, bz2), FTP access with SSL/TLS support, and a built-in script engine for automation. It features a Multi-Rename tool for batch renaming, a file viewer that handles files of any size, and tools for picture conversion and EXIF data editing. The software also offers plug-ins and an SDK for developers to create extensions, and it supports browsing the Windows Registry as a file system.

Multi Commander is aimed at Windows users who want more control over everyday file work, from navigating large folder structures to advanced file operations. It is free to download and use, and it can be run from a portable or USB device. The application is independently developed and is offered without bundled adware or toolbars.

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